Momodou Barry

A highly experienced microbiology technician and medical lab scientist, and co-owner of A.Q.A medical Diagnostics Co.Ltd. Skilled in microbiology, Hematology, clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and lab operation with strong passion in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research

Teaching Assistant - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

(2024-05 - 2026-05)

Introduction to Hematology

• Facilitated in-class activities and discussions in Foundations of Diagnostic Science, promoting student engagement and participation
• Guided students in evaluating peripheral blood smears, enhancing their ability to identify cell types and morphologies
• Evaluated lab reports and delivered constructive feedback, supporting students' academic growth and understanding

Master's thesis project - Skwor Lab, Enderis building, UWMilwaukee

(2025-09 - 2026-08)

Assessing minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin against clinical Aeromonas spp

• Assessed biofilm formation in clinical Aeromonas spp. to understand pathogenicity and treatment challenges
• Evaluated minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin against clinical Aeromonas spp to identify resistance patterns
• Cultured HT-29 cells in sterile conditions to maintain viability for experiments
• Attending and participating in lab meeting discussions and presentations

Medical Laboratory Scientist - PregnAnzi2-a clinical trial - MRCG at LSHTM

(2018-01 - 2024-01)

• Processed diverse sample types including nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, rectal, rectovaginal swabs, blood cultures, cerebrospinal fluid, and breast milk to support clinical diagnostics
• Isolated and identified a wide range of bacteria using conventional methods, VITEK2, and MALDITOF, enhancing laboratory diagnostic capabilities
• Laboratory data entry and cleaning using REDCap

Medical Laboratory Technician - Medicare Clinic Brufut, The Gambia - The Gambia

(2021-01 - 2024-01)

Part-time

• Trained laboratory technicians on standard operating procedures
• Collection of blood samples for laboratory investigations and blood donation
• Perform complete blood count, blood grouping, crossmatching, malaria microscopy to support patient diagnosis
• Performed liver, kidney, and cardiac function tests, lipid profile and hormonal profile to support diagnosis

Director and Co-owner - A.Q.A Medical Diagnostics Company - Banjul, The Gambia

(2020)

MS - Biomedical Science - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2024-08 - 2026-06)

MSC - Infectious Disease - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2022-09 - 2026-06)

BS - Biomedical Science - Ulster University (2015-10 - 2017-07)

Foundation Degree - Biomedical Science - St George's University of London (2012-09 - 2015-07)